Introduction to the skeleton. The skeleton is essentially what holds the human body together. However the body has many other functions apart from just shaping. Support: The skeleton provides a framework for the body that supports itself and keeps organs in their place. The pelvis and leg muscles are thick and strong to support the weight of the body. Levers: The system uses the bones with joints to provide movement to the body. The bones are held together by ligaments and tendons. The tibia and
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John had accomplished a lot of things in his life‚ a lot more than some people can even imagine. Although his biggest ambition was to get a job after completing studies at the university‚ life has offered him numerous opportunities that eventually got him to mayor’s chair. Everything about him seemed perfect; he was a successful mayor who had his own family nest‚ a faithful life companion and three wonderful daughters. Yes‚ that is how the story looked on the outside but there was much more to it
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THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON Text Reference: CHAPTER 8 The appendicular skeleton (Chapter 8) consists of the bones of the PECTORAL GIRDLES (shoulder girdles)‚ PELVIC GIRDLE (hip girdle)‚ and the UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS (extremities). Each of the 2 PECTORAL GIRDLES (shoulder girdles) (FIGS. 8.1-8.3‚ pp. 204-206) consists of a CLAVICLE (collar bone) and a SCAPULA (shoulder blade). Anteriorly‚ the medial end of each clavicle joins the CLAVICULAR NOTCH on the MANUBRIUM of the sternum (FIG. 7.23‚
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According to the National Cancer Institute‚ in the United States‚ 1 out of 10 smokers is diagnosed with Lung Cancer. The film‚ Death in the West‚ is an anti-smoking exposé documentary produced by Thames Television in 1976‚ which originally aired on British Television before being banned. Considered one of the most powerful anti-smoking films ever made‚ the film takes on one of the biggest‚ richest tobacco companies: Philip Morris International Inc.‚ and more specifically‚ the Marlboro brand. Despite
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Witbank ( /ˈvɪtbəŋk/; Afrikaans for White Ridge)‚ also known as eMalahleni (meaning "place of coal") is a city situated on the Highveld of Mpumalanga‚ South Africa‚ within the eMalahleni Local Municipality.[2][3][4] The name Witbank is Afrikaans for White Ridge and is named after a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers rested. The city is known for the coal-mining in the surrounding region. History Witbank was established in 1890 and early attempts to exploit the coal deposits failed
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INTRODUCTION Since independence‚ West Africa states have maintained close political and economic ties with their former colonial powers. During the colonial era‚ the colonial administrators successfully imposed and impressed their alien pattern and orientation in the socio¬-political and economic affairs of West African countries. West African economic affairs were distorted to an extent that two decades after independence‚ all the countries are very much dependent economically on their former colonial
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Historian Linda Porter in Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr‚ the Last Wife of Henry VIII describes Parr as “so naturally gracious and intelligent that it was not a difficult transition from being a minor noble woman to queen.” She is right; it was not hard for Parr to assume the role of queen. On top of the irreproachable reputation of her virtue and maidenhood given to her by her widowhood‚ Parr was also educated to the standards befitting an early modern woman; Parr was
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Hula Dancing Hula dancing is a Hawaiian tradition that‚ through dance movements‚ chants‚ and varying levels of instrumentation‚ tells stories. Most of the time they are legends or accounts of historical events. After reading the article I have realized that hula dancing is much more than just people moving their bodies to music. It is a tradition that runs very deep in Hawaii and it has been a very important part of their culture for hundreds and maybe even thousands of years. I have learned in
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Ballroom dancing is a fantastic sport to do‚ even though many people don’t share the same view as I have. Ballroom dancing is the only sport that uses both your body and your mind at the same time. The two people in the image are WA’s Best Youth couple. This couple that you see in front of you are Brodie Bardon and Lana Skrgic –De-Fonseka. As you can most likely tell this is a real image. The image shows a male and a female ballroom dancing couple performing their routine at a competition. The
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In Africa‚ scarification was quite a bit different. Though there were often similar meanings behind the scars‚ for example‚ tribal markings‚ social inclusion‚ signifying life events‚ and marks of beauty and decoration; there were still quite a big difference between African and Aboriginal scarification. One of the key differences in West Africa was that scar were generally given to children‚ or more so infants on their naming day‚ which took place 8 days after birth.!!!!!!! And these were usually
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